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Walt Disney World Steak Gallery

We just love to share photos of all of our favorite foods — and collect them into galleries for easy viewing! Whether your craving is for popcorn, ice cream, or a cupcake, there’s a gallery for you!

And today, we’re introducing a brand new gallery for all of you red meat lovers out there! Yep, we’ve gathered a whole buncha steaks from around Disney World to help you make your choices on your next visit.

Remember, some of these may drop off menus from time to time or have side dishes or preparation changed, but hopefully this will give you a good overview of what’s available! Here we go!

Yachtsman Steakhouse

Yachtsman Steakhouse at Disney’s Yacht Club is one of my top picks when it comes to steak at Walt Disney World. After all, they decorate with meat — the first thing you pass en route to your seat is the Steak Trimming Room!

Chefs here pride themselves not only on the very best cuts of meat, but appetizers, side dishes, and desserts inspired by market fresh ingredients. Yachtsman combines the very best of seasonal flavors with the traditional steak experience.

Shula’s

Shula’s at Walt Disney World’s Swan and Dolphin is the kind of place that you think of when you envision an upscale steakhouse. As your eyes adjust to the dim lighting and you check out the menu — printed on a football! — you’ll settle into the refined elegance of your surroundings.

When I have the chance to dine here, I almost always go for my favorite, the 22-ounce Cowboy Ribeye (are you sensing a theme?). The Bone-in Steak has been excellent on every visit. The flavor is unbelievable!

22-ounce Cowboy Ribeye

Looking for a lighter approach to soothe your carnivore cravings? We’ve also enjoyed the Steak Mary Anne. Delicate by steakhouse standards, the 5-ounce medallions are served with a simple demi glace in this case. It’s the perfect plate for the guest who prefers all the flavor of prime, aged beef in a smaller serving.

Steak Mary Anne

Flying Fish

If you’re a landlubber like me, then finding a great steak at a restaurant known for fabulous seafood is a dream come true. But it’s not impossible if you’re dining at Flying Fish Cafe.

Can’t decide between surf and turf? You don’t have to! Try the two house specialities side by side with the Entree Duo, which features the Char-Crusted Angus New York Strip Steak and the restaurant’s most famous fish dish, the Potato-wrapped Red Snapper.

Sci-Fi Dine-In Restaurant

Even though most of my favorite steaks at Disney World are featured at signature restaurants, that doesn’t mean you can’t find a good option at moderately priced restaurants, too, like Sci-Fi Dine-In.

Recently, I was pleasantly surprised by the Flame Broiled New York Strip here. The tasty cut was tender and topped with an incredible Blue Cheese Butter! Maybe it’s just the romance of dining in a convertible under faux stars. Nah…it really is fantastic.

Flame Broiled New York Strip Steak

Le Cellier

You knew I’d get to Le Cellier, right? The tiny restaurant located in Epcot’s Canada Pavilion has become increasingly popular and pricey over the last few years.

But Le Cellier’s famous Filet has been a must-have menu item in my book for years.

In the past, it has always been served with Mushroom Risotto and Truffle Butter Sauce.

Le Cellier’s Famous Mushroom Filet

But in keeping with its identity as a Signature Restaurant, Le Cellier has taken to fiddling with the dish. On my recent visit, the Filet was served with Spinach Risotto, Smoked Bacon, and a Parmesan-Butter Sauce. I was prepared to be disappointed — but…it was as good as (if not better than!!) the original! I can’t wait to have it again!

Kona Cafe

A great steak is just a monorail ride away when you dine at Kona Cafe. Fusion flavors inspired by the Polynesian Islands Asian cuisine bring a special flair to dishes here. As a bonus, you can have steak for breakfast, lunch, and dinner here if you’d like!

Start your day off with one of our favorite morning meals — Steak and Eggs!

For dinner, they also feature a delicious New York Strip Steak accented with a Molasses Bacon Butter. Many folks feel that it’s one of the top steak options in all of Disney!

Cinderella’s Royal Table

No one can resist a meal in a castle! Dining at Cinderella’s Royal Table in Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle is always at treat.

And what better way to mark such an occasion than by enjoying a fine steak? That’s just what I did on my recent visit there. The Beef Tenderloin was served with an amazing Bearnaise Sauce, and accompanied simply by Roasted Potatoes and Asparagus. Deceptively simple, the dish won rave reviews.

Beef Tenderloin

The petite filet was on the small side, but was well cooked and had good flavor. Chefs at Cinderella’s Royal Table like to change things up frequently, though, so you may encounter a different presentation when you visit.

The Wave…Of American Flavors

The Wave emphasizes farm fresh fare and seasonal ingredients, so you’re likely to see different sides and accompaniments during your visit. But I’ve always enjoyed the Grilled Beef Tenderloin here when I’ve ordered it! While the size is a little smaller than many Disney restaurant servings, I found it to be perfect.

Grilled Beef Tenderloin

Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano

Usually, when I dine at Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, I enjoy the Italian specialities that this quaint restaurant is known for. But on a recent visit, I discovered they serve a pretty fantastic steak! OK, I’ll be honest — this is one of my new favorite steaks in Disney World, hands down. I dream about this thing. And the fact that their Charred Strip Steak is currently served with a baked Five Cheese Macaroni.

I’m jealous of anyone who gets to eat this.

Charred Strip Steak

Boatwright’s Dining Hall

Chances are that you haven’t even heard of Boatwright’s Dining Hall if you haven’t stayed at Port Orleans Riverside. But believe me when I say so: it’s worth the trip just to dine here. And my very favorite dish among many standout items is the Slow-Roasted Prime Rib.

Prime Rib straddles the fence between a roast and a steak. But since I usually find it on classic steakhouse menus, I’m including it! There’s nothing particularly unique about this version. It’s just a quality cut of meat, roasted perfectly, and served with perfect sauces and side dishes. How can you go wrong with roast beef, potatoes, jus, and creamy horseradish? It’s the best we’ve ever had — anywhere, actually.

Slow-Roasted Prime Rib

Teppan Edo

Who doesn’t love a trip to a Japanese steakhouse? And when you’re actually in Japan — Epcot’s Japan, that is — you can enjoy the teppanyaki experience at Teppan Edo.

So good — and it’s always fun to watch the talented hibachi chefs at work! Upgrade to filet to get one of the most tender steaks you’ve ever had.

Steak and Chicken

Beef purists can also enjoy Filet Mignon served solo with traditional Rice and Vegetables.

Citricos

Looking for a good date night spot? You’ll love the bright, elegant ambiance of Citricos at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa.

When we have occasion to dine here, there’s always a fight over who gets to order the steak! In the past, it’s been an Oak-Grilled Filet of Beef that was so delicious, it led to fork fights.

Oak-Grilled Filet of Beef

These days, we hear they are featuring an Oak-Grilled Rib-Eye Filet of Beef. Hmmm. We may need to look into this. 😉

Narcoossee’s

Narcoossee’s at the Grand Floridian is another Disney restaurant well-known for impressive seafood dishes. And the view of Wishes across Seven Seas Lagoon is stunning.

But they have a lovely steak option for those among us who aren’t in love with fish. The last time we dined here, my husband and I both ordered the Filet Mignon! It was for the best. This way, we didn’t have to fight over it!

Filet Mignon

If you’re in a truly extravagant mood, try the Butter Poached Lobster with Your Filet Mignon! You can order your Lobster Tail steamed. But…why? 😉

Filet Mignon and Butter Poached Lobster Tail

Artist Point

Artist Point at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is well-known for their Cedar-Plank Roasted Salmon and exotic selections, like Buffalo, Venison, and Game Sausage. But they also serve a lovely Grilled Center Cut Filet Mignon.

Grilled Center Cut Filet Mignon

Hollywood Brown Derby

It took me a while to try Hollywood Brown Derby at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. But when I finally did, I was in love instantly!

I have enjoyed their Charred-glazed Filet of Beef again and again, especially when they serve it with butter and a big ol french fry on top!

Charred-glazed Filet of Beef

California Grill

We love California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort for its sweeping views. There’s no better place at Disney to take in a sunset — or watch Wishes at Magic Kingdom!

Chef Brian Piasecki enjoys changing up sides and sauces, but the Oak-Fired Filet of Beef remains a popular menu favorite.

Oak-Fired Filet of Beef

A departure from traditional steak options, guests also love the Seared Bison.

Seared Bison

Monsieur Paul

At Monsieur Paul in Epcot’s France Pavilion, you’ll also find Filet Mignon. But this signature dining spot offers its own twist on the tender cut of meat.

The Filet de Boeuf Grillé Forestier comes topped with a crust made of Pureed Mushrooms. Reminiscent of Pâté in consistency, it distinguishes this dish from other steaks that you’ll find throughout Disney World.

Filet de Boeuf Grillé Forestier

Coral Reef Restaurant

We talk so much about the World Showcase restaurants in Epcot that sometimes it’s easy to forget Coral Reef Restaurant in Future World.

Grand Floridian Cafe

You can find another great steak on the Magic Kingdom Monorail loop at the Grand Floridian Cafe. This is a great option when you don’t have an advance dining reservation, but you’d like to enjoy a relaxing lunch. The Char-Crusted New York Strip Steak is the steak du jour right now.

Char-Crusted New York Strip Steak

But from time to time, guests may also find this lovely Ribeye on the menu. When last we had it, there was a bit too much sauce for my liking, but it was still fantastic and cooked perfectly.

And there you have it! Some of the best steaks that money — or Disney Dining Plan Credits — can buy in Disney World! There’s no shortage of amazing steaks at Disney. Whether you’re looking for a special occasion dinner or an economic meal, you have lots of choices!

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The steak at Flying Fish, our favorite signature restaurant, looks fantastic! I love the potato wrapped red snapper, but I think next time I will have to get the duo and have both. Too bad we were just there and won’t be back until 2016…hopefully they’ll still have the duo available. Next year it is on to Disneyland and Southern California!

I loved the filet at Jiko. And I got it with the Mac and cheese. Very tasty! 🙂

As I was reading through the article, I got more and more excited and then a little bit embarrassed because I have had each and every one of these beef meals over the years. Most recently the newly renovated California Grill and on our last trip at Be Our Guest. I am not a connoisseur but I do love beef, but eat it usually only on vacation or for a special occasion. Disney is one of those places that has spectacular restaurants with some amazing Chefs.

My vote for the best are Narcoossee’s at the Grand Floridian and Monsieur Paul in Epcot’s France Pavilion. Just melt in your mouth goodness. My hubby is partial to Le Cellier in Canada at EPCOT.

I have always been a huge fan of Yachtsman and their steaks, but boy was that ribeye a disappointment when we ate there Sunday night. The first one came out overcooked so the waiter took it back, but its replacement was so undercooked it was practically raw! We noticed similar cooking-temperature problems at several places we ate on our trip, including our beloved California Grill. Does food quality go down during high season or something?

Maybe it’s my monitor, but most of those steaks look like they’re charcoal on the outside. To me, a good steak has nice searing on the outside and is med-rare on the inside. I would have sent the steaks from Yachtsman’s, Flying Fish, Sci-Fi Dine-In, Le Cellier, Mama Melrose’s, Citricos, Hollywood Brown Derby, and California Grill back to the kitchen to be redone. However, the prime rib from Boatwright’s looks incredible

Excellent article! I never knew there were so many steak options but now I want to try them all. It looks like all of the steaks were medium well to well done? Is that the case?

As for the Prime Rib at Boatwrights, last time I was at Disney I resort hopped to Port Orleans Riverside just to get it. If you want to resort hop, I recommend going to Downtown Disney and taking the boat over to Port Orleans.

I confess that I don’t eat steak at WDW (dad was a butcher and gave me near impossible standards for steak so I don’t even bother any more) however I can heartily recommend RQF’s Big River Grill. It’s a forgotten little gem with decent prices and solid food.

We loved the steak at Kona Cafe when we were there in March so we canceled another reservation and went back to Kona in May! They changed the recipe for the steak! So disappointing! Love the pineapple bread too!

I am SO sad to read that they have changed the filet at Le Cellier! The mushroom risotto and truffle butter sauce is what it is known for! I had it most recently in December and absolutely loved every bite. I guess I’ll have to load up on the lesser version of it at Food & Wine. 🙁

Oh my goodness, I am hungry right now! I have never had a bad meal at Yachtmans Steakhouse, it is one of our favorite places. We swore after our last trip-no more appetizers, let’s just focus on the steaks! We are going back to Le Cellier after about 10 years, I want to see what all the fuss is about. We liked our meals (lunch and dinner) we had back then, but then all of a sudden there seemed to be a frenzy 🙂

I love Narcoossee’s-we have been twice and the food is incredible. Every single thing-and the service is wonderful!

We have some open spots for our October trip, we haven’t been to Raglan Road in a while-I think that might be a fun place to try again.

My husband and I do not miss a chance to eat at Le Cellier everytime we go to WDW. We’ve brought our kids and grandkids as well. We just went to WDS for a 2 week vacation in 2013 and did not leave without eating there. The filet is to die for and i’m not a steak eater, but it is delicious. Top that off with the crème brulee. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM. Can’t wait to go back to try one of the other places on your list. This will be in my food blog folder forever.

Okay, can someone please help me out??? I went to Disney World in July of 2015. I had the filet with spinach risotto and Parmesan butter sauce at Le Cellier, but there was also this green drizzle on it, and I wanted to recreate it but I cannot for the life of me figure the recipe or what was even in it for that matter? Anyone know what I’m talking about??